How to get an electronic signature - a step-by-step algorithm. Just about electronic signature

Hello dear colleague! In this article, we will talk in detail about how to get electronic signature and what is required of you for this. This is most likely not an article, but step by step algorithm, in which I tried to answer all the most important questions on this topic. Now I will not tell you about what a digital signature is and what it is for. I talked about this in sufficient detail in my. You can go over and familiarize yourself with it, and then return to studying this article. And so, let's get started ...

Algorithm for obtaining an electronic signature

I decided to start my article with a description of the sequence of steps that you need to follow in order to receive an EDS.

1. Choose which electronic signature (ES) you need.
2. Select a Certification Authority (CA).
3. Fill out and send an application to the CA.
4. Receive an invoice for payment and pay it.
5. Provide everything to the CA Required documents(scans).
6. Arrive at the CA with the originals of the documents to receive the electronic signature.

Now let's take a closer look at each step with you.

Step 1. Choice of ES

At this stage, you must determine for what purposes and tasks you need an ES. This may be the key for working with EPGU (Unified portal of state and municipal services); key for filing reports with Rosalkogolregulirovanie, Rosfinmonitoring, Pension Fund, tax authorities, etc .; or a key for working on electronic platforms and participating in electronic auctions.

Step 2. Selecting a Certification Authority

The current list of Certification Authorities for receiving EDS always available on the official website of the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation - www.minsvyaz.ru .

To do this, you need to go to this site, and on the main page in the "Important" column, find the "Accreditation of Certification Authorities" section.

This format is opened using the program Microsoft excel or another spreadsheet editor. As of May 26, 2015, 361 CAs were included in this list.

One of such CAs is the Certification Center of Internet Technologies and Communications LLC ..

This is the certification center that I know personally and for the quality of services I can vouch for. A good team, excellent and high-quality service, the use of modern technologies, as well as the speed of service delivery and reasonable prices.

Step 3. Filling out the application

After you have chosen a suitable CA, you must fill out and send an application for the issue of an electronic signature. This can be done remotely - on the site of the center, or directly in the office.

In this form, you need to indicate your name, e-mail address (e-mail), contact phone number and comment: "I need an electronic signature", and also enter "captcha" - a letter code located to the left of the input field. After that, click on the "Leave a request for digital signature" button.

Within one hour from the moment of submitting the application, the center manager will contact you to clarify the details and advise you on all your questions.

Step 4. Paying the bill

I think this step will not cause you any difficulties. Pay the invoice and send the confirmation document to the CA.

Step 5. Submission of documents to the CA

When submitting an application for the production of a ES key certificate to the certification center, the applicant must provide the necessary package of documents.

Documents for obtaining EDS

List of documents for individuals:

- application for the issue of electronic signature;

- insurance certificate of state pension insurance (SNILS).

List of documents for legal entities:

- application for the issue of electronic signature;

- certificate of state registration legal entity (OGRN);

- certificate of registration with tax authority(TIN);

- an extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, for a period not exceeding six months from the date of its receipt (original or notarized copy);

Note: The requirements for the statute of limitations for a statement may differ from one CA to another.

- passport of the citizen of the Russian Federation of the future owner of the ES (copies of the page with the photo and the page with the registration);

- insurance certificate of state pension insurance (SNILS) of the owner of the ES;

If the electronic signature is made in the name of the head of the organization, then it is also necessary to provide a document on the appointment of the head with his signature and seal of the organization;

If the owner of the electronic signature is not the first person, but an employee of the organization (its authorized representative), then it is necessary to provide as part of the documents a power of attorney to transfer powers to such an employee with the signature of the head and the seal of the organization;

If the documents are submitted or received by electronic signature not by the owner of the electronic signature, but by an authorized representative of a legal entity, then it is necessary to provide a power of attorney for the transfer of functions to him with the signature of the head and the seal of the organization, as well as an identity card (passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation) of such a representative.

List of documents for individual entrepreneurs (IP):

- application for the issue of electronic signature;

- certificate of state registration of individual entrepreneurs;

- certificate of registration with the tax authority (TIN);

- extract from EGRIP, for a period not exceeding six months from the date of its receipt (original or notarized copy);

Note: The requirements for the statute of limitations for a statement may differ from one CA to another.

- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation (copies of a page with a photo and a page with a registration);

- insurance certificate of state pension insurance (SNILS);

If the documents are submitted or received by an electronic signature not by the owner of the electronic signature, but by his authorized representative, then it is necessary to provide a power of attorney certified by a notary for this representative.

If the owner of the electronic signature transfers all the functions of obtaining it to his authorized representative, then the list of required documents also includes the identity card (passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation) of this authorized representative.

Step 6. Receiving the electronic signature

You can get an electronic signature at any convenient point of issue of the CA, providing the originals of all necessary documents. The originals will only be needed to verify the information and then will be returned to you.

So we have reviewed the whole procedure for obtaining an EDS, as you can see, there is nothing complicated about it.

How much does an electronic signature cost?

It is rather difficult to answer this question accurately, since the cost of an ES depends on the following parameters:

- type and scope of electronic signature;

- CA pricing policy;

- region of issuance of electronic signature.

It is also worthwhile to clearly understand what this cost consists of:

- registration and issue of the ES key certificate;

- granting the rights to work with specialized software;

- issue software tools required to work with electronic signature;

- transfer of the security key of the electronic signature carrier;

- technical support.

The range of prices for issuing an electronic signature for participation in electronic trading ranges from 5-7 thousand rubles.

The term for the production of an electronic signature

The production time of the electronic code depends entirely on yourself, i.e. on how quickly the necessary package of documents will be prepared and transferred to the CA and the payment for this service is made. Someone can get an EDS in 1 hour, while for someone it can take from several days to one week. But the average time for issuing an EDS for most CAs is 2-3 working days. The term for issuing an extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities or USRIP to the IFTS is 5 working days. Therefore, take care of receiving it in advance.

EDS validity period

Keep in mind that the EDS validity period is exactly 1 year. Those. EDS must be reissued every year. You can extend the EDS in the same CA where you received it, or apply for issue in another CA.

What does an electronic signature look like?

Most of us are used to the fact that an electronic signature looks like a regular flash drive. This is the so-called key carrier (ruToken or eToken). Inside, this flash drive consists of a crypto program (CryptoPro CSP), a private key and a public key. You can read about this in more detail.

Electronic signature verification

It is quite easy to verify the authenticity of an electronic signature. To do this, you need to follow a simple sequence of actions, which is described in this video tutorial:

EDS pin-code

Key carriers or USB keys (eToken, ruToken, ruToken EDS) are issued with already set standard passwords (pin codes):

- for eToken this password is 1234567890;

- for ruToken and ruToken EDS these are: user - 12345678; administrator - 87654321.

After receiving this key carrier and installing drivers on your computer, you can change these PIN codes.

This concludes my article. I hope I was able to answer all your questions. If not, then ask them below in the comments. Like and share information with your friends and colleagues.

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Hello! In this article, we will talk about electronic digital signatures.

Today you will find out:

1. What is an EDS and in what areas it can be applied;
2. On the legal force of a signature of this format;
3. About the advantages that its presence gives.

EDS has been for some time a tool that simplifies the movement of documentation. Moreover, this happens not only within the company, but also outside it. How to become its owner, we will consider today.

EDS - what is it in simple words

Everyone knows that any document is signed by a person who has such authority. This is done in order to give the document legal force. Thanks to modern technologies, the entire document flow is transformed into electronic form. And it turned out to be extremely convenient!

What is an EDS in plain language?

EDS – This is an analogy to a conventional signature, which is used to give legal effect to documentation located on an electronic medium.

It is usually stored on a flash drive.

Advantages:

1. Simplifies and speeds up the process of data exchange (when cooperation with foreign companies is underway);
2. Reduction of costs associated with document flow;
3. Increased security for commercial information.

Terms related to digital signature

Two others are closely related to this concept: key and electronic signature certificate. The certificate confirms that the ES belongs to a specific person. It can be enhanced and normal. An enhanced certificate is issued either by a certification center or by the FSB.

The key is the characters in the sequence. They are usually used in pairs. The first is the signature itself, the other confirms that it is genuine. For everyone's signature again the document being created, a new key is generated.

The information received in the CA is not an EDS, it is a means to create it.

A bit of history

The first electronic devices began to be used in Russia in 1994. A law regulating their use was adopted in 2002. It was extremely vague and ambiguous in its terminology. The issue of obtaining a signature was also practically not covered in it.

Since 2011, they switched to electronic document management state structures... And all officials received an EDS.

In 2012, this process acquired a global scale and thanks to this, we can now become the owners of universal modern signatures.

How to get an electronic digital signature

Consider a situation in which a person has assessed all the advantages of this tool and a decision has been made to obtain an EDS. So, the question arose: what needs to be done for this? Let's talk about this in more detail.

To obtain an electronic digital signature, you need to go through several important steps:

• Decide on the type of signature;
• Choose a certification authority;
• Fill out an application;
• Pay the invoice;
• Collect the required documentation package;
• Get EDS.

Now we will discuss each step in detail.

Step 1. Choose the type of signature that suits you best.

Over the past period of time, the number of those who want to receive an enhanced electronic signature has increased. This is due to the fact that it can confirm not only the identity of the person who sent the document, but is also protected to the maximum. According to a number of experts, simple EDS will soon cease to exist completely.

Let us present in the form of a table in which areas are used different kinds signatures.

P / p No.	Where is used	Simple view	Unskilled	Skilled
1	Internal document management	in small companies there is	Yes	Yes
2	External document management	already rarely	Yes	Yes
3	At the Arbitration Court	Yes	Yes	Yes
4	When accessing the website of the State Services	Yes	No	Yes
5	In regulatory authorities	No	No	Yes
6	When conducting electronic trading	No	No	Yes

Step 2. Choosing a certification center.

If you need to get an EDS in order to submit reports, choose a qualified one, but if you just keep paperwork, then a simple one.

Let's clarify that the CA is a legal entity, the purpose of which is the formation and issuance of an EDS.

In addition, the CA carries out the following activities:

• Confirms that the signature is valid;
• Blocks EDS if necessary;
• Is a mediator if a conflict situation suddenly arises;
• Provides technical support;
• Provides the necessary software to clients.

There are about 100 training centers in the Russian Federation. It is better to choose the one that suits your location and capabilities. You can preliminarily clarify if there are any in your city. It's easy to do: just look at the information on the official website.

Step 3. We fill out an application.

To do this, either visit the office of the center, or fill it out online. Remote way allows you to avoid a personal visit to the CA, that is, to save some amount of time.

As soon as the sending of the application is completed, the CA specialist contacts the client to clarify the data specified in it. You can ask him questions and get advice.

Step 4. We pay.

You will have to pay for the service in advance. As soon as the application is accepted, all the details are agreed, the client is invoiced. The cost may vary, since it depends on the region where the client lives, on the company itself and on what kind of EDS you want to receive.

Moreover, the range of prices is quite large - from 1,500 to 8,000 rubles.

EDS documents

When collecting documents important nuance is the following: EDS is needed for an individual, EDS for a legal entity, or for an individual entrepreneur. Therefore, we will characterize the documentation separately.

To obtain a signature, individuals must collect the following set of documentation:

• Completed application form;
• Passport with photocopy;
• SNILS;
• A receipt confirming the payment of the invoice.

If the recipient has a trusted person, they can take over the filing of documents. The only thing you need is a power of attorney to perform such actions.

Legal entities need to prepare:

• Completed application;
• Certificate of OGRN;
• TIN certificate;
• (not expired);
• Passport with a copy of the person who will use the EDS;
• Payment receipt;
• SNILS of the person who will use the EDS;
• If the director will use the signature, you must provide the order on the basis of which he occupies this position;
• For other employees, powers of attorney are needed so that they can use EDS.

Individual entrepreneurs provide:

• Completed application;
• Certificate of OGRNIP;
• TIN certificate;
• An extract from the register of entrepreneurs, which is not more than 6 months old (a copy is possible);
• A receipt confirming payment.

If the application was submitted remotely, required documents sent to the CA by mail, if personally - then together with the application.

Electronic signature for individuals

For individuals, there are 2 types of signatures: qualified and unqualified. The procedure for obtaining, when compared with legal entities, is much simpler.

Individuals usually use electronic signature to sign some papers.

Now for its application, such systems have been developed as:

• Single portal public services;
• ESIA Network, for various information.

For ESIA, a simple type of electronic signature is enough, but for the portal of public services, a qualified one is used.

To obtain an EDS, a citizen also applies to the CA, with all documents and an application. You also need to have a flash drive with you, on which the private part of the key, known only to the owner, will be recorded.

The procedure looks like this:

• Apply to the CA for a certificate and to receive an EDS key;
• Find a password;
• Filling out forms for obtaining keys;
• Submission of all documents;
• Obtaining a certificate for keys.

Electronic signature for legal entities

The algorithm for obtaining is practically the same as for obtaining a signature by an individual. In the same way, the CA is selected, all the necessary documents are collected, the invoice is paid. The only thing to remember is that an extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities must be received on time, since the process of its preparation takes about 5 days.

Hash function: why is it needed

Hash function is a unique number that is obtained from the document by transforming it using an algorithm.

It is highly sensitive to various types of document distortions, if at least one character in the original document changes, most of the hash value characters are distorted.

The hash function is designed in such a way that it is impossible to recover the original document by its value, and it is also impossible to find 2 different electronic documents that have the same hash value.

To generate an EDS, the sender calculates the hash function of the document and encrypts it using a secret key.

Speaking in simple words, it is designed to facilitate the exchange of data between users. It is a key data protection tool.

The file to be signed goes through the hashing procedure. And the recipient will be able to verify the authenticity of the document.

Legal force of an EDS

EDS has equal legal force with the usual signature in the paper version of the document, if it was applied without violations. If deviations have been identified, the document has no effect. The state regulates the process of using EDS by Federal legislation.

EDS validity period

EDS is valid for 12 months from the day it was received. As soon as this period ends, it is extended or another one is received.

Let's sum up... The use of EDS brings the greatest benefits to large companies and enterprises. Thanks to it, the paperwork becomes cheaper, and wide horizons open up for business.

It is also beneficial for ordinary citizens to have it. No need to stand in lines, order state. services are possible without leaving home. EDS is a modern, convenient and profitable tool.

In Russia, three types of signatures can be used in electronic document management: simple, reinforced unqualified and enhanced qualified. Let's see how they differ from each other, under what conditions they are equivalent to handwritten ones and give the signed files legal force.

Simple electronic signature, or PEP

A simple signature is familiar to everyone access codes from SMS, codes on scratch cards, “login-password” pairs in personal accounts on sites and in e-mail... A simple signature is created by means of the information system in which it is used, and confirms that the electronic signature was created by a specific person.

Where is it used?

A simple electronic signature is most often used in banking transactions, as well as for authentication in information systems, to receive government services, to certify documents within the corporate electronic document management(hereinafter - EDF).

A simple electronic signature cannot be used when signing electronic documents or in an information system that contains a state secret.

Legal force

A simple signature is equated to a handwritten signature if it is regulated by a separate regulatory act or an agreement has been concluded between the EDF participants, where it is spelled out:

• the rules by which the signatory is determined by his simple electronic signature.
• the user's obligation to maintain the confidentiality of the private part of the PEP key (for example, a password in a “login-password” pair or an SMS code sent to the phone).

In many information systems, the user must first confirm his identity during a visit to the system operator in order for his PEP to be legally valid in the future. For example, to receive a confirmed account on the State Services portal, you need to personally come to one of the registration centers with an identity document.

Unqualified electronic signature, or NEP

An enhanced unqualified electronic signature (hereinafter referred to as NEP) is created using encryption programs using the private key of an electronic signature. NEP identifies the identity of the owner, and also allows you to check whether changes have been made to the file after it was sent.

A person receives two electronic signature keys in the certification center: private and public. The private key is stored on a special key carrier with a pin code or on the user's computer - it is known only to the owner and must be kept secret. Using the private key, the owner generates electronic signatures with which he signs documents.

The public key of the electronic signature is available to everyone with whom its holder conducts EDF. It is associated with a private key and allows all recipients of the signed document to verify the authenticity of the electronic signature.

The fact that the public key belongs to the owner of the private key is recorded in the electronic signature certificate. The certificate is also issued by a certification authority. But when using NEP, the certificate does not need to be created. Requirements for the structure of an unqualified certificate are not established in Federal Law No. 63-FZ “On Electronic Signatures”.

Where is it used?

NEP can be used for internal and external EDI, if the parties have previously agreed on this.

Legal force

EDF participants must comply with additional conditions, to electronic documents, certified by the NEP, were considered equivalent to paper with a handwritten signature. The parties must necessarily conclude an agreement among themselves on the rules for the use of the NEP and the mutual recognition of its legal force.

How to get an EDS at a certification center? Where to buy an electronic digital signature? What is regulated by the law on electronic signature?

The weather is bad: rain and snow, piercing wind. Moreover, this process is in the Arbitration Court, for which additional documents are urgently required. That would be to send them there without leaving home ... Is something similar familiar to you?

Now the electronic signature is used by both legal entities and individuals. It is recognized by courts, regulatory authorities and government agencies.

The publication material will allow you to get a clear idea of ​​the process of registration and use of an EDS.

1. What is an electronic digital signature

Let's start our acquaintance with the basic concept of the article.

Electronic digital signature(EDS) - an analogue of a personal signature, provides an opportunity to endorse electronic documentation... Serves as a guarantor of its integrity and authenticity.

Electronic signature (ES) allows:

• authenticate the source of the message;
• control the consistency of the item;
• make it impossible to refuse from the fact of endorsement of the message.

The ES scheme includes two processes: a signature generation algorithm and a verification algorithm.

To better represent this process, I depicted it schematically.

The question often arises about the legality of such an endorsement. There is a large arbitrage practice, confirming the legality of the digital signature.

Example

The decision of the Volga-Vyatka court in one of the cases considered in 2010 is indicative.

Company "A" filed a claim against its partner company "B" for the return Money for delivered but unpaid goods. In the course of the transaction, electronic documents certified by an EDS were used.

The defendant explained the absence of payment by the fact that the submitted documents, certified in this way, are invalid, and therefore cannot serve as a basis for making settlements.

The court did not accept the explanations of the defendant, since earlier an additional agreement was signed between the former partners, allowing the use of documentation signed by the electronic signature within the framework of these contractual relations.

And, therefore, all documents are drawn up properly and have a visa of an authorized person. The court satisfied the claim in full.

Electronic signature regulation is carried out within the framework of Federal Law No. 63 "On Electronic Signatures".

It regulates its use:

• in civil transactions;
• provision of public services;
• the provision of municipal services;
• performance of state functions, etc.

There are some requirements for the ES.

The main ones are:

• ease of authentication;
• high complexity of its forgery.

2. What are the types of EDS - TOP-3 main types

Varieties of EDS are prescribed by law. Article 5 of FZ-63 mentions: simple and strengthened. Strengthened, in turn, is unskilled (UNEP) and qualified (UKEP).

Let's get to know them better!

View 1. Simple electronic signature

So, a simple electronic "autograph", formed with the help of special codes (passwords), testifies to the endorsement of the sent messages.

He is not endowed with any other powers.

View 2. Strengthened unqualified electronic signature

This variant is formed in the process of cryptographic transformation of information using the ES key.

Such endorsement makes it possible not only to identify the author, but also to identify unauthorized adjustments to the sent message.

View 3. Enhanced Qualified Electronic Signature

This is the most protected species.

He has all the signs of UNEP and some additional qualities:

• the verification key is contained in the qualified certificate;
• created and verified by the UKEP using means approved by the FSB.

3. Where is the electronic signature used - an overview of the main options

Electronic signatures, depending on the type, are used in various fields.

Possible areas of application of the electronic signature:

Let's take a closer look at each of the use cases.

Option 1. Internal and external document flow

ES is especially in demand in internal and external document flow. The company's documentation certified in this way is considered approved and becomes protected from corrections.

With electronic document flow between counterparties, documents signed with an EDS receive a legal status. Both contracts and primary accounting documents (invoices, etc.) can be certified.

Option 2. Arbitration court

Often, when considering cases in the Arbitration Court, additional evidence may be required, which is allowed to be presented in in electronic format.

Certification of such ES documents is legally required. Then they are legally binding and equal to written evidence on paper.

Today arbitration courts RF accepted for consideration the following documents certified by EDS:

• statements;
• petitions;
• reviews.

Option 3. Document flow with individuals

Individuals still rarely sign any documents with a digital signature, although this practice is becoming more and more popular every year, especially among people working remotely.

Electronic digital signature allows them to exchange acceptance certificates for their services electronically. With the help of electronic signature, natural persons-inventors have the right to file a patent application on the Rospatent website. Its owners can write an application for state registration of an individual entrepreneur or legal entity directly on the website of the tax department.

Option 4. Public services

The portal of public services makes the life of Russians much easier. If you want to get full access to the portal services without any problems, apply for an EDS.

With its help, you can interact with the traffic police, apply for a passport, to the registry office, etc.

Option 5. Supervisory authorities

Electronic reporting certified with a qualified electronic signature is legally binding and recognized by the regulatory authorities.

With its help, they submit reports not only to the tax, but also to the Pension Fund of the Russian Federation, the FSS, Rosstat, etc.

Option 6. Electronic bidding

Electronic auctions are specialized sites, places where suppliers and buyers meet, transactions are concluded for the purchase / sale of services, works and goods.

To participate in them, you need to purchase an EDS. The documents signed in this way confirm the reality of the proposals and become legal.

4. How to get an electronic signature - 6 easy steps

You have heard that EDS allows its owners to perform various legally significant actions without leaving their office or home.

Are you eager to get such a signature and join the ranks of its lucky owners, but don't know how to do it right?

You have come to the right address! In my mini-instructions, I will tell you how to get a digital signature quickly and correctly.

Step 1. Determine the type of electronic signature

Before ordering an electronic signature certificate, I recommend that you once again answer the question: "Why do I need it?"

If you plan to use it only for the internal electronic document management of your company, then a simple or unqualified digital signature for a legal entity will suit you.

If you use the signature in the external electronic exchange, then a qualified ES is already needed here.

Step 2. Choosing a certification center

Certification center (CA) is a legal entity, one of the statutory activities of which is the formation and issuance of an EDS.

Choose the CA that is as close as possible to your location. Also pay attention to the cost of services and the timing of the ES production.

Perhaps you are interested in the “Out-of-the-box” service, then choose a center offering this service.

Step 3. Fill out and send an application

The type of signature has been determined, the certification authority has been selected, the turn of the application has come.

You can submit it in two ways:

• make a personal visit to the office;
• fill out the form on the website of the center.

It contains only the most necessary information: full name, contact information (phone, e-mail).

After receiving the application, the CA manager will contact you and clarify all the data necessary for the issuance of an EDS, advise on prices and conditions.

Step 4. Pay the bill

After processing the application by the specialists of the center, you will receive an invoice for payment. As you know, services are usually paid according to the principle "Money in the evening, chairs in the morning", that is, on a 100% prepayment basis.

The cost of the ES is on average 5-7 thousand rubles, the minimum price is 1.5 thousand rubles.

It includes:

• generating a signature key certificate;
• necessary software;
• technical support.

You can pay the bill both non-cash and in cash.

Step 5. We provide documents

The list of documents depends on the status of the applicant: legal entity, individual entrepreneur, individual.

The table contains the necessary documents, taking into account the status of the applicant:

№	Applicant status	Required documents
1	Entity	Copies: certificate of registration with the Federal Tax Service, confirmation of the authority of the head of the legal entity, passport of the applicant, SNILS of the owner of the certificate, power of attorney confirming the powers of the owner of the certificate, power of attorney to obtain a certificate (if not received by the owner) Original: application for the production of a certificate
2	SP	Copies: certificate of state registration of an individual as an individual entrepreneur, passport, SNILS Originals: an application for the production of a certificate, a notarized power of attorney confirming the powers of the owner of the certificate acting on behalf of the individual entrepreneur (if the owner of the Certificate is not an individual entrepreneur), a notarized power of attorney for obtaining a certificate (if the certificate is received by a representative of the individual entrepreneur)
3	Physical person	Copies: SNILS, passport Original: statement

Step 6. We receive an EDS

You can get a signature at the points of issue, which are now numerous. You will find their addresses on the website of the selected center.

An electronic signature is usually produced in 2-3 days. Some CAs provide a service for its urgent registration and issuance (within an hour). Having visited the point at the appointed time, providing the originals of the documents (for control verification), you will receive your EDS.

Remember! An electronic signature is valid for a year, then it needs to be renewed or reissued.

5. Where to get an EDS - an overview of the TOP-3 certification centers

Traditionally, I present you with a selection of companies that provide services for the registration of electronic signatures.

Today I bring to your attention 3 specialized centers.

The company offers its clients the design of various certificates for ES keys.

Gosportals, electronic auction, tenders, state purchases will become available to the owners of an EDS issued by high-class specialists Alfa-Service. The company is ready to urgently produce any EDS and then the procedure for obtaining it will take no more than 10 minutes.

Flexible prices and permanent promotions within the framework of the company's loyalty program make EDS available to everyone.

TC "Taxcom" has been operating in the field of electronic document management since 2000. During its existence, the company has established constant cooperation with various organizations, enterprises and government agencies.

Partners and clients are:

• various ministries and departments (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economic Development, Federal Tax Service, etc.);
• famous brands (Nokia, Svyaznoy, HeadHunter, etc.):
• credit institutions (Sberbank, Alfa-Bank, etc.);
• Russian Post, etc.

Clients are attracted by the reliability and impeccable reputation of the company and those indisputable advantages that Taxcom possesses.

Benefits of work:

• there is accreditation;
• a wide range of electronic signatures for different purposes (request for quotations, construction tenders, etc.);
• experienced professionals;
• a new generation of secure media.

"Center for Paperless Technologies" was founded in 2016 by spinning off in a separate company directions of paperless technologies from LLC "Garant-Park".

The center provides a wide range of services in 2 large areas:

• paperless technologies in document flow;
• electronic bidding.

The company offers its customers an increase in sales thanks to the online service of the Center for the selection of an auction according to the parameters set by them.

It allows you to:

• find a suitable tender or procurement;
• track trading in the Russian Federation and abroad;
• winning more auctions.

6. How to store an electronic digital signature - 3 proven ways

IN modern world the problem of protecting various information, including electronic signatures, is becoming more and more urgent.

For its safety, the owners use different ways... I will briefly tell you about the most common ones.

Method 1. Local storage

A very common storage method is local storage. In this case, the electronic autograph is placed on the computer, for example, in the register.

Disadvantages of the local method:

• there is no key mobility;
• there is no way to constantly control the key by its owner.

Method 2. Storage in the cloud

This method involves storing the key on a remote secure service.

To use it, you need to go through tough multi-step authentication, which greatly increases the security of this storage.

Method 3. Storage on tokens

And finally, the third way - tokens.

Token is a device capable of forming a key pair and an EDS. The main purpose of this device is to store electronic keys.

By entrusting your electronic digital signature to a token, you will reliably protect it from intruders.

To use it, you must enter a PIN. It is almost impossible to pick it up. In addition, 3 unsuccessful attempts and the token will be blocked.

Advantages of storing digital signature on a token:

• highly reliable storage method;
• access by PIN-code;
• The PIN code is not transmitted over the network, which means it cannot be intercepted;
• long term of use (5-20 years);
• does not require wiring, power supply, special readers.

Some additional information you will find out by watching the video.

7. Conclusion

Summarize! In times of continuous computerization, an electronic signature is necessary for both organizations and individuals. It saves time, expands opportunities!

An electronic digital signature (EDS) gives its holders access from any convenient place where there is the Internet to a wide range of public services, electronic trading, auctions, electronic reporting etc.

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Good afternoon, dear readers! This article is dedicated to business owners, regardless of its size and organizational form, and ordinary citizens of our country. It will be equally useful and interesting for both simple individual entrepreneurs and the owners of large commercial enterprises... What do they have in common? The answer is simple - document flow and the need to interact with various government agencies! Therefore, let's talk about a tool that will greatly simplify the movement of documents, both inside the enterprise and outside it! Today we will take a closer look at how to get an electronic signature (EDS)!

Let's start with the essence of the electronic signature and the mechanism of its functioning, then we will consider the scope and unconditional usefulness, after which we will discuss how to obtain it for an individual entrepreneur, individual entrepreneur and legal entities, and also talk about the necessary documents. We have collected the maximum full information how to get an EDS! By the way, if necessary, you can use it to close the IP. The article describes how to do it!

What is an electronic digital signature: the simple essence of a complex concept!

Each document at the enterprise must be signed by an authorized person. The signature gives it legal effect. Modern technologies transferred the workflow to electronic format. Which turned out to be extremely convenient! First, electronic documents have simplified and accelerated the exchange of data in the enterprise (especially with international cooperation). Secondly, the expense associated with their turnover has been reduced. Third, the security of commercial information has improved significantly. Despite the electronic format, each document must be signed, so an EDS was developed.

What is an electronic digital signature? This is an analogue of traditional digital painting, which is used to give legal effect to documents on electronic media. The word "analog" should be understood as a sequence of cryptographic symbols, generated randomly using special software. It is stored on electronic media. Flash drives are commonly used.

There are two important concepts associated with ES: certificate and key. A certificate is a document that certifies that an electronic signature belongs to a specific person. It can be normal and reinforced. The latter is issued only by some accredited certification centers or directly by the FSB.

The electronic signature key is the same sequence of characters. The keys are used in pairs. The first is the signature, and the second is the verification key that verifies its authenticity. A new unique key is generated for each new document to be signed. It is important to understand that the information received on the flash drive in the certification center is not an electronic signature, it is just a means for its creation.

An electronic signature has the same legal weight and effect as a paper document. Of course, if there were no violations when applying this parameter. If a discrepancy or any deviations from the norm are detected, the document will not become valid. The use of digital signatures is regulated by the state with the help of two laws FZ-1 and FZ-63. They affect all areas of application of the signature: in civil law relations, in interaction with municipal and state bodies.

How the idea of ​​using the EOC came about: let's remember the past!

In 1976, two American cryptographers, Diffie and Hellman, suggested that electronic digital signatures could be created. It was just a theory, but it resonated with the public. As a result, already in 1977, the RSA cryptographic algorithm was released, which made it possible to create the first electronic signatures. In comparison with the present, they were very primitive, but it was at this moment that the foundation was laid for the future rapid development of the industry and the widespread dissemination of electronic document management.

The millennium has brought about significant changes. In the United States, a law was passed, according to which a signature on paper was equivalent in legal force to an electronic one. This is how a new rapidly growing segment of the market appeared, the volume of which, according to forecasts of American analysts, by 2020 will amount to $ 30 billion.

In Russia, the first electronic signatures began to be used only in 1994. The first law to regulate their application was adopted in 2002. However, it was distinguished by extreme vagueness of formulations and ambiguity in the interpretation of terms. The law did not give an unambiguous answer to the question of how to obtain an electronic signature and use it.

In 2010, a large-scale project was developed to create a virtual environment for the provision of public services in electronic format, which in August of the same year was submitted for consideration to the President of the Russian Federation. One of the key areas of the project is the ability to use EDS. The regions were obliged to create conditions for free access of individuals and legal entities to the possibilities of electronic document management, so that everyone can get an electronic signature. Since then, the "electronic state" has been actively developing in Russia.

In 2011, the President ordered the executive authorities to switch to electronic document management within the structures. By June of the same year, all officials were provided with an EDS. The program was financed from the federal budget. In 2012, electronic document management started working in all executive bodies of the Russian Federation without exception.

After these transformations, there were two acute questions. First, EP was not universal. For each goal, a new signature had to be obtained. Secondly, some crypto providers were incompatible with others, which put their customers in a difficult position. Therefore, in 2012, a global process of unification in the field of electronic document management began. Thanks to this, we have modern universal signatures and software.

EDS signature: 5 advantages and 6 use cases!

Many entrepreneurs do not yet apply in their economic activity EOC. In many respects, the reason for this is elementary ignorance of all its capabilities and advantages. Using electronic format for signing documents, subjects entrepreneurial activity(Individual entrepreneur, legal entity) receive the following benefits:

1. Documents are maximally protected from falsification.

Since the computer is very difficult to deceive. In this case, the human factor is completely excluded. After all, you can simply not notice that the signature on the document differs from the genuine one. It is impossible to forge an electronic signature. This requires very large computing power, which is practically impossible to implement at the current level of device development, and a lot of time.

1. Optimization, acceleration and simplification of document flow.

Complete exclusion of the possibility of data leakage or loss of important papers. Any copy certified by an electronic identifier is guaranteed to be received by the addressee in the sent form: no extraordinary circumstances can cause damage to it.

1. Reducing costs due to the elimination of paper media.

For small firms record keeping in paper form was not burdensome, which cannot be said about large enterprises... Many of them had to rent separate premises, warehouses for storing documents for 5 years. In addition to the cost of paper, printers, ink, stationery, rent was also added! In addition, depending on the field of activity, some companies could reduce costs by reducing the number of employees who dealt with documents: reception, processing, etc. Also, the need to recycle paper has disappeared: for certain types organizations whose activities are related to confidential information, even this line of expenses turned out to be significant. The process of destruction of documents under the EDS - a few clicks of the computer mouse.

1. The format of the signed electronic signature fully complies with international requirements.
2. There is no need to obtain a separate signature to bid or submit reports to regulatory authorities.

You can get an electronic signature that will allow you to use it at all the necessary sites.

Before proceeding to consider the question of how to obtain an electronic signature, we list all the possible options for its use:

1. Internal document flow. It implies the movement of commercial information, orders, orders, etc. inside the company.
2. External workflow. We are talking about the exchange of documents between two organizations partners in the B2B system or between an enterprise and a B2C client.
3. Submission of reports to regulatory authorities:

• Federal Tax Service,
• Pension Fund,
• Social Insurance Fund,
• Customs Service,
• Rosalkogolregulirovanie,
• Rosfinmonitoring and others.

1. To gain access to the "Client-Bank" system.
2. To participate in auctions and auctions.
3. To receive government services:

• State Service website,
• RosPatent,
• Rosreestr.

How to get an electronic signature: step by step instructions!

Having appreciated all the advantages of using an electronic signature, you decided to get one. And, of course, faced with a natural question: how to do it? We will answer this question with a detailed step by step instructions, which will help you quickly and easily get an EDS signature!

There are 6 steps in total.

Step 1. Selecting the type of electronic signature.

Step 2. Selecting a certification authority.

Step 3. Filling out the application.

Step 4. Payment of the invoice.

Step 5. Collecting a package of documents.

Step 6. Receiving an EDS.

Now let's talk about each step in more detail!

Step 1. Choice of type: everyone likes their own!

The first step towards obtaining an electronic signature is choosing its type. According to federal laws there are such types of EDS:

1. Simple. It encodes data about the owner of the signature, so that the recipient of the paper is convinced who the sender is. It does not protect against counterfeiting.
2. Reinforced:

• unqualified - confirms not only the identity of the sender, but also the fact that no changes were made to the document after signing.
• qualified - the most secure signature, legal force which is 100% consistent with the strength of an ordinary signature! It is issued only in those centers that are accredited by the FSB.

IN recent times more and more customers want to get a strengthened qualified signature, which is quite reasonable. Like any other "keys" that open access to private information or financial transactions, fraudsters of various categories hunt for EDS. Analysts believe that over the next 10 years, the first two species will simply become obsolete. The choice depends on the variant of using the EDS. To make it easier to make a decision, we have drawn up the data in a table, it will help to make a choice and focus on a specific necessary and sufficient form.

Scope of application	Simple	Unqualified	Qualified
Internal document flow	+	+	+
External document flow	+	+	+
Court of Arbitration	+	+	+
State services website	+	-	+
Supervisory authorities	-	-	+
Electronic auctions	-	-	+

If you are going to receive an EDS signature for the convenience of submitting reports, you will have to apply for a qualified one. If the goal is document flow in the enterprise, then it is enough to get a simple or unqualified signature.

Step 2. Certification center: TOP-7 of the largest and most reliable companies!

A certification center is an organization whose purpose is to generate and issue electronic digital signatures. CA is a legal entity, the charter of which specifies the corresponding type of activity. Their functions include:

• EDS issuance;
• providing a public key to everyone;
• blocking of an electronic signature, in the event that there is a suspicion of its unreliability;
• confirmation of the authenticity of the signature;
• mediation in the event of conflict situations;
• provision of all necessary software for clients;
• technical support.

At the moment in the territory Russian Federation there are about a hundred such centers. But there are only seven industry leaders:

1. EETP is the leader of the electronic trading market in the Russian Federation. The company's activities are highly diversified, which does not prevent it from occupying leading positions in each segment. In addition to organizing and conducting tenders, he is engaged in the sale of property that is poorly sold, teaches the specifics of participating in auctions, forms and sells an EDS.
2. Electronic Express is the official operator of the electronic document management of the Federal tax service... Has a full set of licenses (including the FSB license).
3. Taxnet - develops software for electronic document management. In particular, he is engaged in the creation and implementation of digital signatures.
4. Sertum-Pro Kontur - the company deals with electronic signature certificates. In addition, it offers many convenient additional services for its customers, which will significantly expand the capabilities of the digital signature.
5. Taxcom - the company specializes in external and internal document flow of companies and reporting to various regulatory authorities. For this, appropriate software is developed and electronic signatures are created. Is on the list of official data operators from cash registers.
6. The Tensor company is a giant in the world of document circulation over telecommunication networks. Provides a full range of services: from the development of complexes for automating the workflow at enterprises to the creation and implementation of electronic signatures.
7. National Certification Center - develops and sells various EDS certificates, offers customers software for generating and submitting reports to all government agencies.

Choose a CA depending on your capabilities and location. It is important to check if there is a point for issuing ready-made electronic signatures in your city. It is quite easy to find out by visiting the official websites of the companies.

If for some reason you are not satisfied with the centers from our TOP-7 list, then you can use the services of other companies. Full list accredited CAs can be found on the website www.minsvyaz.ru in the "Important" section.

Step 3. How to get an electronic signature: fill out an application!

The choice has been made, now you know exactly what you want, so it's time to apply to the certification center. This can be done in two ways: by visiting the company's office or by filling out an application on its website.

Remote sending of the application will save you from a personal visit. The application contains a minimum of information: full name, contact phone number and e-mail. Within an hour after sending you a CA employee will call you back and specify the necessary data. In addition, he will answer all the questions that interest you and advise which type of EDS to choose for your case.

Step 4. Paying the bill: money in advance!

You will have to pay for the service before receiving it. That is, immediately after accepting the application and agreeing on the details with the client, an invoice will be issued in his name. The cost of an EDS varies depending on the company you applied to, the region of residence and the type of signature. It includes:

• generating a signature key certificate,
• software required to create, sign and send documents,
• technical customer support.

The minimum price is about 1,500 rubles. Average 5,000 - 7,000 rubles. The cost of one electronic signature may be less than 1,500 rubles, only if signatures are ordered for a large number of employees of one enterprise.

Step 5. Documents for obtaining an EDS: we form a package!

When forming a package of documents, it is essential which subject of civil law is the customer: individual, legal or individual entrepreneur. Therefore, we will consider documents for obtaining an EDS separately for each category.

Individuals must provide:

• statement,
• passport plus copies,
• individual taxpayer number,
• SNILS.
• Receipt of payment.

The authorized person of the recipient of the electronic signature can submit documents to the CA. To do this, you need to issue a power of attorney.

To obtain an EDS, a legal entity will have to prepare:

1. Statement.
2. Two certificates of state registration: with OGRN and TIN.
3. Extract from the register of legal entities. Important! The statement must be "fresh". Each certification authority has its own requirements in this regard.
4. Passport plus a copy of the person who will use the electronic signature.
5. SNILS of the employee who will use the EDS.
6. If the signature is issued for the director, then an order of appointment must be attached.
7. For employees who are lower in the hierarchical ladder of the company, you will have to issue a power of attorney for the right to use the EPC.
8. Receipt of payment.

Documents for obtaining EDS by individual entrepreneurs:

1. Statement.
2. Registration certificate with OGRNIP number.
3. Certificate with TIN.
4. Extract from the register of entrepreneurs, issued no earlier than 6 months ago, or a copy certified by a notary.
5. The passport.
6. SNILS.
7. Receipt of payment.

Confidant individual entrepreneur can pick up an electronic digital signature in the presence of a power of attorney and a passport. When submitting an application in electronic form, documents are sent to the CA by mail, and in case of a personal visit, they are submitted simultaneously with the application.

Step 6. We receive a digital signature: the home stretch!

Documents can be obtained from numerous collection points that are located throughout the country. Information about them can be found on the official website of the CA. Usually the term for obtaining a signature does not exceed two to three days.

Delay is possible only on the part of the customer who untimely paid for the services of the certification center or did not collect all the necessary documents. Please note that you need to get an extract from the unified state register of individual entrepreneurs or legal entities on time, since this process takes 5 working days! Some CAs provide an urgent EDS service. Then the whole procedure takes about one hour. Now you know how to get an electronic signature.

Important! The ES is valid for one year from the date of its receipt. After this period, it will need to be extended or a new one received.

EDS with your own hands: the impossible is possible!

In fact, it is quite possible to create an electronic signature yourself. If you have the appropriate education, you will have a good understanding of what an electronic digital signature is and have an unbeatable enthusiasm. However, do not forget that you will not only have to generate a cryptographic sequence, you also need to develop and write the appropriate software. A logical question arises: why do this? Moreover, the market is full of ready-made solutions! For large companies it is also not profitable to "tinker" with the independent development of electronic signatures, since you will have to hire a staff of new employees in the IT department. And in the article